Scaligero Castle (Sirmione)
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Scaligero Castle of Sirmione | |
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Castello scaligero di Sirmione | |
Lombardy Near Sirmione in Italy | |
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Coordinates | 45°29′31″N 10°36′30″E / 45.49194°N 10.60833°ECoordinates: 45°29′31″N 10°36′30″E / 45.49194°N 10.60833°E |
Site information | |
Owner | Scaligeri |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
In use | 14th century |
Materials | bricks, stone and mortar |
The Scaligero Castle is a fortress from the Scaliger era, access point to the historical centre of Sirmione, on Lake Garda. It's one of Italy's best preserved castles.[1] In 2019 it was the 22nd most visited attraction in Italy, with 308,459 visitors.[2]
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Note[]
- ^ "lakegardasee.com - Il castello di Sirmione". Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Top 30 most visited attractions in Italy - 2019 edition" (PDF). www.statistica.beniculturali.it. Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
Categories:
- Buildings and structures completed in the 14th century
- Castles in Lombardy
- Tourist attractions in Lombardy
- Water castles
- Italian castle stubs